Kilarney
Day Trip To Ross Castle Killarney
We were ecstatic to finally be in Ireland, a place we had both wanted to visit for years. The countryside was just as beautiful and green as we had … [Read More...]
San Francisco
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
A City With Something To Offer Everyone San Francisco is a spectacular city that sits on a peninsula surrounded by water. It is one of the top … [Read More...]
Recent Posts
Every Few Years Winter Packs A Punch On Vancouver Island
During the winter the majority of Vancouver Island is the envy of the rest of the Canada, throw on a jacket and maybe a pair of light gloves and get on with your day. Thick-skinned locals such as Canada Post delivery staff, couriers and joggers sport shorts twelve months of the year. Plants often … [Read More...]
Hawaii Has A Love Affair With SPAM
As a first time visitor to Hawaii you may be surprised by the popularity of SPAM. Not the annoying email type spam, but the odd ham substance that has to be coaxed out of its can like jello from a mold. If you're not familiar, SPAM is a trademarked canned meat product that is a mixture of pork … [Read More...]
Pipers Lagoon Has Everything Fabulous About The West Coast In One Spot
Pipers Lagoon is located in Nanaimo B.C. It's a diverse ocean front park that captures the true essence of the west coast. This compact and unique 8 acre park is built on an isthmus that extends out to a rocky headland. Its position makes it the perfect place to enjoy beautiful sunsets and … [Read More...]
The Salmon Run At Goldstream River
The Goldstream River is just one of the many places on Vancouver Island where you can witness a salmon run. Just 17 km's from downtown Victoria you can see this fascinating event from mid October through to early December. It's quite an experience and highly educational for children to witness. … [Read More...]
Mexico Featured Posts
Three Kings Day Celebrations
The date of January 6th is Los Tres Reyes Magos, or Three Kings Day. It is just one of the many celebrations in San Miguel de Allende. The holiday is to commemorate the three wise following the star to baby Jesus. This is when children receive the majority of their gifts rather than Christmas Day. … [Read More...]
A City Of Non-Stop Festivals And Celebrations
You will never get bored for lack of entertainment in San Miguel de Allende. I don't think we have ever been in a place with so many festivals and celebrations. There are over 75 religious and civic holidays throughout the year. The numerous celebrations for Christmas start around December 20th and … [Read More...]
Santuario De Atotonilco, The Little Sistine Chapel Of Mexico
There's not much more to the hamlet of Atotonilco than a few dusty streets. It's an indigenous rural community that will have you thinking you've stepped back in time. This is the home to a precious little church known as Santuario de Atotonilco. It houses some of the best examples of frescoes in … [Read More...]
Guanajuato, A Youthful And Lively City
Guanajuato is a colonial mountain town in the central highlands of Mexico. There are many charming plazas full of trees, flowers and perfectly shaped hedges. It seems there is a church on every corner and colorful architecture every where you look. Vehicles are prohibited in many areas of the … [Read More...]
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